The skin is the body’s largest organ and has a variety of nerves, glands and cells which work to protect the body from invaders and regulate temperature. Our skin allows us to produce vitamin D from sunlight exposure and it is a major detoxification organ. However, if our skin is congested it will not be able to efficiently detoxify or perform a variety of its functions. Dry skin brushing is a powerful tool that you can use to improve the health of your skin and body. Here are 4 of the health benefits of dry skin brushing. Exfoliates skin Dry skin brushing is a great way to remove dry, dead skin cells and reveal healthy new skin. Stimulates lymph flow...
Research shows that our diet can help defend us from skin damage when we spend too much time in the sun. There are several key nutrients that boost your skin’s sun protection naturally, one of the most well-known being antioxidants. These compounds fight free radical damage which occurs when we have prolonged, unprotected sun exposure. Here are 5 foods that can boost your skin’s sun protection naturally: Green Tea Green tea is a herbal drink that is packed with antioxidants which can help to protect the skin from long term sun damage, inflammation and disease. Research has shown that just 2 cups of green tea per day can give your skin extra sun protection. Omega 3 Fatty Acids Omega 3...
Coffee is a beverage most of us are used to drinking on a regular basis but most people don’t know that coffee has fantastic benefits when applied to the skin. This doesn’t mean you should rub dry coffee grounds directly onto your skin, but rather a high quality ground coffee which is added to other ingredients like sugar, coconut oil and essential oils. The small particles in ground coffee make it an excellent exfoliant to remove dry, dead skin and reveal fresh, healthy new skin. The coffee scrub is applied to the skin in a gentle circular motion which helps to boost blood and lymph flow and this encourages detoxification. Caffeine is an important active compound found in coffee and...
Sleep is so important to the health of our whole body and especially our skin, which is why it is often called “beauty sleep”. We put our skin through a lot during the day and 7-9 hours of sleep at night helps to rejuvenate and repair it and leave it looking smooth and radiant. There are a few extra things you can do besides getting a good night’s sleep to improve the health and appearance of your skin. Here are 5 easy tips that you can use for healthy and glowing skin. Dead skin cells can make your skin look dull, dry, uneven and unhealthy. The best way to combat this is to use a natural body scrub a few...
Dry skin is an uncomfortable condition that can be itchy, painful and unsightly. It is more likely to occur in winter when the air is dryer, or when we are lacking certain nutrients and fatty acids in our diet. Unfortunately dry skin make us look older than we are and many people spend a fortune on commercial lotions in an effort to solve the problem. Products containing synthetic ingredients and fragrances can cause skin irritation and dry the out skin even further so it is a good idea to stick to simple and natural solutions for dry skin, especially for those with sensitive skin. Here are 5 easy and effective solutions to help you combat dry skin.Use a natural exfoliating...
